Serena Williams wins in doubles on return at Queen's Club

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Serena Williams wins in doubles on return at Queen's Club
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Serena Williams made her return to tennis at Queen's Club on June 9, partnering with Victoria Mboko. The duo triumphed over Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez with a score of 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. This marked Williams' first match since stepping away from the sport for 1,375 days following a celebrated career with 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Williams expressed her desire for her daughters to see her play again as a key motivation for her comeback. The match featured a strong showing from Williams, highlighting her enduring talent on the court.

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  • Williams played doubles at Queen's Club with Victoria Mboko.
  • They defeated the third seeds Routliffe and Melichar-Martinez.
  • This was Williams' first competitive match since 2022.
  • The match attracted significant fan attendance at the Andy Murray Arena.
  • Williams aims to inspire her daughters with her return to the sport.
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Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

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